CINCO lounge

"This cocktail bar has been open for 20 years and was one of the first spots to show locals there’s more to life than just beer and wine. Head to this dark and moody spot after an afternoon spent exploring Príncipe Real’s famous garden, 19th-century palaces, and shops. Order the Finders Keepers: it’s a mix of gin, lemongrass, ginger, mint, and lime that comes served in a tin that’s canned right in front of you. And if you’re just passing through for a quick pit stop, you can grab one of their tinned margaritas to-go. They also do mocktails and have a selection of small, snacky plates like cheese boards and charcuterie. Whatever you order, expect to be friends with the staff by the time you leave." - rita geraldes

"Cinco Lounge is one of Lisbon’s most important cocktail bars—it’s been open for 20 years, and was one of the first spots to show locals there’s more to life than just beer and wine. Head to this dark and moody spot after an afternoon spent exploring Príncipe Real's famous garden, 19th century palaces, and shops. If you have some time to kill, order the Finders Keepers: it’s a mix of gin, lemongrass, ginger, mint, and lime that comes served in a tin that’s canned right in front of you. And if you’re just passing through for a quick pit-stop, you can grab one of their tinned margaritas to-go. They also have a selection of small, snacky plates like hotdogs and cheese boards. Whatever you order, expect to be friends with the staff by time you leave." - Rita Geraldes

"Low-lit and polished, Cinco is the epitome of a lounge: quiet enough to chat, comfortable enough to stretch out on a pillow-accentuated banquette, and sexy enough to linger over cocktails on a date. Located in lively Príncipe Real, a wood floor and hues of green and blue provide warmth, while the glass tables and curtains shrouding floor-to-ceiling windows lend an elegant, mysterious aura. Nice cocktails—along with wine and non-boozy quaffs—have made Cinco a local favorite for 15 years. The classics are always on point here, as are the more playful drinks." - Alia Akkam

"For more original drinks, try Cinco Lounge, which writer Chadner Navarro calls “undoubtedly the best cocktail destination in Lisbon,” with menu options featuring flowers, coconut ice cream, and grilled peppers." - Ella Riley-Adams

Expensive-ish cocktails; consider getting the Screaming Orgasm…